Things to do in Paris this weekend

What's on in Paris this weekend (Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October): 983 shows, family activities, workshops and exhibitions on WeekSpots.
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Pink October at the Saint-Germain Sports Center Octobre rose au Centre Sportif Saint Germain

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–13:00 Free ages 16+
Piscine Saint-Germain, 12, rue Lobineau

As part of Pink October, the Saint-Germain sports center is offering a morning of sports and solidarity to raise awareness about breast cancer screening, with activities accessible to all levels.

Signature / Exhibition / Meet-and-greet Signature / Exposition / Rencontre

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–19:00 + 1 other date Free
Galerie l'Atelieu, 89 bis rue de Charenton

La Dactylo presents her new collection of aphorisms, "La vie et des nuées de sens" (Life and Clouds of Meaning): an exhibition and a meet-and-greet book signing with the artist, who has been turning public spaces into poetry with stencils since 2018.

Renaissance, the Immersive Experience RENAISSANCE, L'EXPÉRIENCE IMMERSIVE

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00 + 14 other dates
38 RUE SAINT-MAUR, 75011 Paris

An immersive experience that plunges the audience into the Italian Renaissance through the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo, blending art, cutting-edge technology and staging effects. A workshop for children is included in the ticket.

PERMANENT COLLECTIONS & TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS COLL. PERMANENTES & EXPO. TEMPORAIRES

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00 + 1 other date
6 PLACE D'IENA, 75116 Paris

The Guimet Museum presents its permanent collections of Asian art and its temporary exhibitions, including "Le savoir en trompe-l'œil. Corée, 18e-20e siècle" (Knowledge in Trompe-l'œil: Korea, 18th-20th Century). A journey through Asian cultures, for all audiences.

The Round of Stories La Ronde des histoires

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–10:30 Free
Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill, 6 rue Fessart

A time for reading and nursery rhymes for very young children, accompanied by their parents, led by the librarians.

Paris Sportives: Sports workshops by the Moi et mes enfants association Paris Sportives : Ateliers sports par l'association Moi et mes enfants

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–11:00 Free
Moi et mes enfants, 84 boulevard Vincent Auriol

The Moi et mes enfants association offers sports coaching sessions accessible to all, whatever their age and level, to help people enjoy sport again in a friendly atmosphere.

Discover the Maison Sport Santé in the 11th arrondissement Découvrez la Maison Sport Santé du 11e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–11:30 Free
Maison Sport Santé Piver, 7 passage Piver

Step through the doors of the Maison Sport-Santé to discover how it works, its missions and the professions of the professionals who promote adapted physical activity.

My first health and environment workshop at the Raspail PMI centre Mon premier atelier santé environnement au centre de PMI Raspail

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free
Centre de PMI Raspail, 85 boulevard Raspail

A free workshop for expectant parents and parents of newborns, led by specialists, to create a healthy environment during pregnancy and the baby's first months.

Philosophy workshops: animals, machines and us Ateliers philo : des animaux, des machines et nous

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free ages 8+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

A philosophy workshop for children aged 8 to 12, inviting them to discuss animals, machines and humans.

Workshop: The Big Rewind, back to the video store with Elie Katz Atelier : Le Big Rewind, retour au vidéoclub avec Elie Katz

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free ages 15+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

A workshop to explore video stores and popular cinemas of the 1990s and 2000s, and to try your hand at screenwriting through fun constraints. For teens and adults aged 15 and up.

Street Party for Children: the Paris Centre Programme (2nd) Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme de Paris Centre (2e)

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free
Rue Colbert, Rue Colbert

The Fête des rues aux écoles (Street Party for Schools) comes to Paris Centre with activities for children: learning to ride a bike and a scooter, a treasure hunt, wooden games and creative workshops.

Street Party at the School Streets: the Programme in the 5th Fête des rues aux écoles : le programme dans le 5e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free
Rue du Sommerard, Rue du Sommerard

Rue du Sommerard, transformed into a pedestrian, planted school street, celebrates with a morning of free workshops and activities for young and old.

Screening of Linda veut du poulet in the presence of Sébastien Laudenbach Projection de Linda veut du poulet en présence de Sébastien Laudenbach

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free ages 6+
Cinémathèque Robert Lynen, 11 rue Jacques Bingen

Screening of the animated film Linda veut du poulet (Linda Wants Chicken), followed by a meeting with the director Sébastien Laudenbach. A session for the whole family, ages 6 and up.

Urban Farmer Paris Activities: October 2026 Programme Les activités du Paysan Urbain Paris : le Programme de Octobre 2026

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 ages 8+
Le paysan urbain, 14, rue Stendhal

Le Paysan Urbain Paris offers activities for young and old: a guided tour of the urban farm, yoga and gong. Some are open to children aged 8 and up, others to those aged 16 and up.

Bike self-repair workshop with Cyclocube Atelier d'auto-réparation de vélo avec Cyclocube

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

The volunteer mechanics of the CycloCube association help you learn how to repair and maintain your bike, discovering mechanics and getting hands-on practice.

Advanced AI Workshop: Taking AI Further Atelier IA niveau avancé : Aller plus loin avec l'IA

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:30 Free
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg

An advanced workshop exploring prompt engineering through concrete examples: writing the perfect prompt to reveal ChatGPT's full potential, exploring its limits and a few workaround techniques.

Introduction to Object Repair Workshop, by Repair Café Paris Atelier d'initiation à la réparation d'objets, par Repair Café Paris

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:30 Free ages 5+
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette

Repair Café volunteers introduce children to repair: tools, soldering, sewing, screws, assembling and disassembling devices. A rewarding and eco-friendly activity, from age 5.

Writing workshops in Paris "Writing Freely" Ateliers d'écriture à Paris « Écrire en liberté »

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:30 + 3 other dates ages 18+
Couleurs Brazil, 18, rue du Borrego

Dare to take on a year of writing workshops: regular small-group sessions in a friendly setting, with a variety of prompts to spark your creativity.

Grape Harvest Festival at Centre Jean-Michel Martial Fête des vendanges Centre Jean-Michel Martial

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–13:00 Free
Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial, 9, rue Tchaïkovski

A photo exhibition on the La Chapelle neighbourhood, complemented by a commented screening on the history of the neighbourhood and its inns.

Children's Street Festival: the programme for the 8th Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 8e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–13:00 Free
Rue de la Bienfaisance, 12, rue de la Bienfaisance

A morning of free activities for the whole family: games, creative workshops, a smoothie bike and information stands in the 8th arrondissement.

Street festival for children: the 19th arrondissement programme Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 19e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–14:00 Free
Rue Tandou, 9 rue Tandou

The pedestrianised, planted Tandou street welcomes children and adults for a day of celebration: cooking and screen-printing workshops, musical awakening, readings, games, climbing wall.

Aerial Circus Workshop: Aerial Silks and Trapeze Stage cirque aérien : Tissu et Trapèze

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–15:30
FERME MONTSOURIS, 17 villa Saint-Jacques

A workshop led by a professional to discover or deepen your skills in aerial silks and trapeze, working on figures, balances, sequences and fluidity, while respecting each person's level.

Vitruve School Big Flea Market: A Festive Gathering on Place de la Réunion Grande Braderie de l'école Vitruve : Un rendez-vous festif place de la Réunion

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–17:00 Free
Place de la Réunion, Place de la Réunion

A charity flea market organized by the Vitruve school, with stalls selling clothes, books, games and second-hand goods, food on site and entertainment. Open to everyone, whether you live in the neighborhood or elsewhere.

Take part in the Handicap International Shoe Pyramid Participez à la Pyramide de chaussures de Handicap International

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–17:30 Free ages 6+
Place de la république, Place de la république

Handicap International invites young and old to a day of solidarity and citizenship against anti-personnel mines, with immersive activities and a symbolic shoe toss.

Legal Book Fair - October 10, 2026 Salon du livre juridique - 10 octobre 2026

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Conseil constitutionnel, 2 rue de Montpensier

The must-attend event for students, legal professionals and law enthusiasts returns for its 16th edition, with more than 200 authors and 23 publishing houses present.

Street Party for Children: the Programme for the 20th Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 20e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Rue aux écoles Tlemcen, rue de Tlemcen

For one day, the streets around the Surmelin, Bretonneau and Tlemcen schools come alive for children and families. On the programme: plant giveaways, entertainment, workshops and friendly moments to share in the neighbourhood.

Pink October at the Alfred Nakache Sports Centre Octobre Rose au Centre Sportif Alfred Nakache

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Centre Sportif Alfred Nakache, 4-12 rue Dénoyez

A day of awareness-raising and mobilisation around Pink October, with activities at the pool, sports workshops and information stands. The activities are open to everyone, including families and children.

Children's Street Party: the 16th arrondissement programme Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 16e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Ecole maternelle Gustave Zédé, 5, rue Gustave Zédé

The street party at the schools takes over the arrondissement: little ones and grown-ups are invited to share a friendly day of festive, family-friendly activities, organised on rue Gustave Zédé.

Open day at the Poissy fire station! Portes ouvertes du centre de secours Poissy !

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
Centre de secours Poissy, 48 rue Cardinal Lemoine

The Poissy fire station is opening its doors to the public: children and adults are invited to discover the daily life of firefighters, with activities for children and a stand on life-saving first aid.

Street Party for Children: the 14th District Programme Fête des rues aux enfants : le programme du 14e

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00 Free
École élémentaire Larousse, 28, rue Pierre Larousse

The Fête des rues aux écoles celebrates the pedestrianised and planted streets near the schools of the 14th district: sports activities, creative workshops, a dance party, Lego games, karaoke and snacks, for young and old alike.

The Creators' Collective Is Back This Autumn! Bande de Créateur est de retour cet Automne !

Sat 10 Oct → Sun 11 Oct Free
Bastille Design Center, 74, boulevard Richard Lenoir

A pop-up of French designers and artisans: illustration, jewellery, ceramics, fashion, zero waste, beauty, food and a kids' area. More than 80 creators brought together for a weekend of discoveries and encounters.

Story time for 0-3 year olds L'heure du conte pour les 0-3 ans

Sat 10 Oct · 10:15–10:45 Free
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard, 26, rue Chaptal

Books, songs, nursery rhymes and finger games for little ones, snuggled in an adult's arms. Some sessions are bilingual in sign language and spoken French.

Story Time Racontines

Sat 10 Oct · 10:15–11:30 Free
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas

A story hour for toddlers, with stories, nursery rhymes and finger games, for children from 0 to 3 years old.

The Rainbow of Emotions L'ARC EN CIEL DES ÉMOTIONS

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30 + 1 other date
29 RUE DE DUNKERQUE, 75010 Paris

Marta reopens her grandfather Alfred's Shop of Emotions: an interactive puppet and song show to discover and learn to manage your emotions, ages 4 and up.

ANDY WARHOL - GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH ANDY WARHOL- GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30
19 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris

Guided tour in English of the exhibition devoted to Andy Warhol's drawings, exploring a constant practice in the artist's work, between gesture and reproduction. For individual visitors, ages 13 and up.

Ribambelle and Bits of String RIBAMBELLE ET BOUTS DE FICELLE

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30 + 1 other date
11 RUE DU GÉNÉRAL BLAISE, 75011 Paris

A funny, lively musical show blending objects, stories, songs and bits of string, in which a character somewhere between a clown and a poet brings an imaginary bestiary to life. Ages 2 and up.

Saturday morning story time on the theme of Halloween Les racontines du samedi matin sur le thème d'Haloween

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Bibliothèque Drouot, 11 rue Drouot

One Saturday a month, a time of stories and nursery rhymes for children aged 0-6, accompanied on the guitar. For Halloween, the children's area fills with cobwebs, little lanterns and seasonal stories.

The Little Stories Hut (0-3 years) La cabane des petites histoires (0-3 ans)

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

A monthly gathering to awaken the very young, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, to share with parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends.

"Bidouille's Little Stories" for OCTOBER - story time for 0-3 year olds "Les PETITES histoires de Bidouille" d'OCTOBRE - l'heure du conte des 0-3 ans

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte

Bidouille, the library's orange mascot, invites babies and their parents to a reading session: first picture books, word books, nursery rhymes and finger games, suited to little ones up to 3 years old.

Baby Book Seed Graine de livres bébés

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara

A session for babies from 0 to 3 years old: stories, nursery rhymes and songs to share with your child in a soft and cosy atmosphere at the library.

Sambo the Little Lion Sambo le petit lion

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free ages 1+
Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz, 66 rue des Couronnes

A musical tale with puppets, djembe, balafon and sanza, in which we discover the daily life of Sambo, a little lion who sings instead of roaring. For children aged 1 to 4.

Stories under the frangipani tree Histoires sous le frangipanier

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 Free
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder

Read-aloud sessions open to everyone, for children aged 0 to 3. Free entry subject to availability.

Children's Saturday Le samedi des enfants

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:15 Free
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg

Stories, readings and nursery rhymes to share with your child aged 0 to 6, on the first floor of the multimedia library. A bilingual French-German session is offered on 20 June.

Les Margotines

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:30 Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

Two story and nursery rhyme sessions at the multimedia library: one for babies from 6 months to 2 years old, one for children from 3 to 6 years old.

The Musical Hour: Seas and Oceans L'heure musicale : mers et océans

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:30 Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

One Saturday a month, come share, listen to and talk about music in the company of the librarians. This session explores the sea and the oceans through a selection of musical pieces.

Aqua Aerobics at the Plaine Pool Aquagym à la piscine de la Plaine

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:30 ages 16+
Piscine La Plaine, 13, rue du Général Guillaumat

Aqua aerobics is a complete activity that tones the whole body through fitness and swimming exercises. It is offered from age 16.

Composting Saturdays at the House of Gardening and Composting Les samedis du compostage à la maison du jardinage et du compostage

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:00 Free ages 2+
Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage, 41, rue Paul-Belmondo - Parc de Bercy

A monthly workshop at the Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage to learn, with a master composter, how to manage a composter and use the compost, as well as the composting solutions offered in Paris.

Creative Workshop - a day with Juliette Binet Atelier Créatif - une journée avec Juliette Binet

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30 + 1 other date Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A creative workshop led by Juliette Binet, artist and author: invent an imaginary plant from botanical plates and make large paper butterflies. In adult-child pairs, ages 7 and up.

Family creative workshop - The earrings of the Queen of Trash Atelier créatif en famille - Les boucles d'oreille de La Reine des Poubelles

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30 ages 10+
L'Atelier de la Ressourcerie Créative, 95, avenue du Général Leclerc

Turn aluminium cans into earrings and keyrings with the Queen of Trash. A creative workshop for beginners, ages 10 and up, where you bring at least four cans.

Writing workshop "Being 15" Atelier d'écriture "Avoir 15 ans"

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30 Free
Bibliothèque Louise Michel, 29 / 35 rue des Haies

As part of the Louise Michel library's 15th anniversary, a writing workshop on the theme "Being 15" to give free rein to your creativity and find your own style.

Book Club Club de lecture

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30 Free
Médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière

Every month, the media library welcomes you to discuss literature in a friendly atmosphere over coffee and a few treats. There you can discover new books, share reading ideas, or introduce an author or books.

Viva México Festival - Fernando Eimbcke Masterclass at the Sorbonne: "Fantastic Reality" Festival Viva México - Masterclass de Fernando Eimbcke à la Sorbonne : "La réalité fantastique"

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–13:00 Free
Amphithéâtre Guizot - Université de la Sorbonne, 17 rue de la Sorbonne

As part of the Viva Mexico festival, director Fernando Eimbcke gives a masterclass at the Sorbonne on the theme "Fantastic Reality", in Spanish with French interpretation.

Masters & MBA Fair in Paris: find your course Salon Masters & MBA à Paris : trouvez votre formation

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–16:30 ages 20+
Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe, 81 Bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr

Free fair organized by QS to meet admissions directors from international universities and business schools, with interviews, CV advice and information on scholarships. For students, recent graduates and professionals.

Guided storytelling tour: Orsay and the forgotten painting Visite guidée et contée : Orsay et le tableau oublié

Sat 10 Oct · 10:50–12:40 + 1 other date
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry-Giscard-d'Estaing

Marion Bonin, a tour guide and the great-granddaughter of an Impressionist painter, tells the story of the birth of Impressionism room by room, drawing on works by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Caillebotte.

The Adventures of Pinocchio LES AVENTURES DE PINOCCHIO

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 1 other date
36 Rue des Mathurins, 75008 Paris

Olivier Solivérès revisits Carlo Collodi's famous tale, The Adventures of Pinocchio, a big family show combining images, special effects, sets, songs, humour and poetry. From age 5 and for the whole family.

Betty Lynx-Eye BETTY OEIL DE LYNX

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 1 other date
13 rue des Boulets, 75011 Paris

Betty Lynx-Eye investigates the mysterious pollution of the river: an interactive investigation in which children become real super-sleuths, with suspense, humour and larger-than-life characters.

Peter Pan and the Imaginary Land! PETER PAN ET LE PAYS IMAGINAIRE !

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 1 other date
115 RUE DU CHEMIN VERT, 75011 Paris

A lively, poetic adaptation of the world of Peter Pan, performed by three actors who bring four iconic characters to life. An interactive show for dreamers young and old.

PUSS IN BOOTS THE KITTEN LE PETIT CHAT BOTTÉ

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00 + 1 other date
6 rue Pierre au Lard, 75004 Paris

A musical show inspired by Charles Perrault's tale: the Puss in Boots kitten and their friends try to stop an ogre that devours everything in the forest. Ages 1 to 9.